Some help for somebody new to the game...

[Xexos]

Hello, I've been looking around this site for a while now. I really like RPGs, and have been "creating" my own (Text based only of course) for many many years. However, my friend saw one of my projects once and was amazed (Though I assure that anything I made would not awe any of you vets here haha) and said he was going to lend me a game to help me. So, I started out with RPG Maker 3, and was kind of dissapointed with the lack of customization. So then he lent me RPG Maker 1, and I loved the 2D graphics, but there was still not the creativeness I was looking for. So then the other day I went to look for RPG Maker 2, and I should be getting it soon. I've been reading up on it a bit, and there's still some stuff I'm unsure of that I wasn't able to find.

1. What is the HP Limit for an Enemy Character? If there is a set limit, is there a limit to make it go higher?

2. Is there a cap for Stat Growth? (Such as in RPGMaker 3 where your stat couldn't go above 999 without equipment boosts, I think?)

3. If there isn't one, is there a way to set one?

4. I've tried searching videos on You Tube, with no luck. Can anybody give me a You Tube link to the way an actual battle works in this game?

I'll probably have some more questions once the game arrives, but thanks for your help everybody!

EDIT: Yes, I know there is an advance FAQ, but it is a .zip and I really don't want to download it, I figured it was easier to answer questions here Thanks!

EDIT 2: Is there a way to make a party switching option at Save Points and such with ease? Say that there are 6 people in the "Party" (not the active one) and I have a main character who must always be in the party. Is there a way to make it so that you can pick freely between the other 5? Or, even better, not just at save points but at any time?

EDIT 3: Is there a way to create a Limit Break attack, or something like it? Like from FF8/ 7, a desperation attack that can only be used once you've taken a certain amount of damage or something...?

[DK6025]

Re: Some help for somebody new to the game...

Congratulations on finding RPGM 2. If customization is what you're looking for, then you've found the right maker. In answer to your questions...

1:The default HP limit for enemies is 9999, but there are a few tricks for adding to it. Once you are familiar with variables and how the battle system
works, it can be worked around.

2:Yes, stats cap at 999, even with equipment and class boosts.

3:When you get the game, you'll see almost anything is possible.

4:Refer to above answer.

I highly recommend the Advanced FAQ. It explains what all the Flags and Variables are for and even clarifies some mistranslations in the in-game help files. Good luck and welcome to the Pavilion!

[Xexos]

Re: Some help for somebody new to the game...

Alright, thank you very much! I just saved the Advanced FAQ, I hope it helps.

[Dungeon Warden]

Re: Some help for somebody new to the game...

4. I though there was a video but I can't find it either. Search for RPGM2 Battle and you will find some Japanese versions of the battle system.

The battle system works very much like the Dragon Quest games (especially DQ3 and DQ4) which it is based on.

Edit 1: I wrote the FAQ and it's called an Advanced FAQ for a reason. You can learn a lot of advanced techniques from it. Since you've already downloaded it I sure you can see why asking questions here can't compare to having the FAQ yourself.

Edit 2: Yes, there are a few commands that let you change the party. You can add or remove specific members or change the whole party with just one command. It's up to you to design an actual script that allows the player to change the party lineup.

Edit 3: Yes, but it won't be easy. You need to understand scripts and the battle system before attempting something like this. Better to work on the rest of the game first and try something like this after you understand the system a bit better.

The answer to Edit 3 pretty much covers any question you might have about what you can do in RPG Maker 2. There are very few limits but you really need to understand how the scripting system works before you can make anything too radical. The only limit is your imagination...and your ability to understand the technical limitations, scripts, events, variables, flags, the world organization system, etc.

[Xexos]

Re: Some help for somebody new to the game...

Alright, thanks Dungeon Warden! I'll try and understand the FAQ, and hopefully it'll help. Thanks for your help!